Cloud storage is a model where digital data is stored in logical pools across multiple servers, often in multiple locations, managed by a hosting company. It allows data access from anywhere at any time. Data is maintained, backed up, and made available to users over a network like the Internet. Benefits include low costs, automatic data updates across devices, remote data recovery in disasters, and scalability. Types include public, private, hybrid, and community cloud storage. Considerations for choosing a provider include storage needs, budget, performance, support, data protection, and security.
This document discusses the history and types of data storage technologies. It begins by explaining how data was originally stored using punch cards, then magnetic tape. Later, optical storage methods like CDs, DVDs, and Blu-Ray discs emerged. More recently, flash memory in devices like USB drives and SD cards has become popular. Now, hard drives often use flash technology instead of magnetic storage. The document also describes how cloud storage through online services like Google Drive and OneDrive has grown, allowing data access from any device through the internet.
This document discusses cloud computing and data security. It defines cloud computing as storing and accessing data and programs over the internet using remote servers instead of a personal computer. Cloud computing is divided into infrastructure as a service, platform as a service, and software as a service. The document addresses why cloud computing is used and provides examples. It then raises questions about data security when data is stored in the cloud. Finally, it outlines three layers of data security for cloud computing: physical, logical, and methodological layers.
This presentation provides an overview of cloud storage. It defines cloud storage as storing digital data in logical pools across multiple servers, often in multiple locations, managed by a hosting company. The presentation discusses how cloud storage works using redundancy and replication across data servers and equipment. It outlines business benefits like automatic data backup, scalability, and lower costs compared to physical storage. Personal cloud storage services like iCloud are mentioned. The presentation also covers the types of cloud storage, advantages like low cost and accessibility, disadvantages like internet reliance, and concludes that cloud computing adoption could cause problems for users.
Cloud storage is a model where digital data is stored in logical pools across multiple servers, often in multiple locations, managed by a hosting company. It allows data access from anywhere at any time. Data is maintained, backed up, and made available to users over a network like the Internet. Benefits include low costs, automatic data updates across devices, remote data recovery in disasters, and scalability. Types include public, private, hybrid, and community cloud storage. Considerations for choosing a provider include storage needs, budget, performance, support, data protection, and security.
This document discusses the history and types of data storage technologies. It begins by explaining how data was originally stored using punch cards, then magnetic tape. Later, optical storage methods like CDs, DVDs, and Blu-Ray discs emerged. More recently, flash memory in devices like USB drives and SD cards has become popular. Now, hard drives often use flash technology instead of magnetic storage. The document also describes how cloud storage through online services like Google Drive and OneDrive has grown, allowing data access from any device through the internet.
This document discusses cloud computing and data security. It defines cloud computing as storing and accessing data and programs over the internet using remote servers instead of a personal computer. Cloud computing is divided into infrastructure as a service, platform as a service, and software as a service. The document addresses why cloud computing is used and provides examples. It then raises questions about data security when data is stored in the cloud. Finally, it outlines three layers of data security for cloud computing: physical, logical, and methodological layers.
This presentation provides an overview of cloud storage. It defines cloud storage as storing digital data in logical pools across multiple servers, often in multiple locations, managed by a hosting company. The presentation discusses how cloud storage works using redundancy and replication across data servers and equipment. It outlines business benefits like automatic data backup, scalability, and lower costs compared to physical storage. Personal cloud storage services like iCloud are mentioned. The presentation also covers the types of cloud storage, advantages like low cost and accessibility, disadvantages like internet reliance, and concludes that cloud computing adoption could cause problems for users.
This document provides an overview of cloud storage, including what it is, how it works, the benefits and costs for personal and business use, different types of cloud storage, and advantages and disadvantages. Cloud storage stores digital data in logical pools across multiple servers owned by hosting companies, allowing access from anywhere at any time. It provides benefits like lower costs than physical storage, automatic updates and data accessibility from any device, as well as redundancy and disaster recovery. However, it also relies on internet access and offers less control and privacy than physical storage.
This document provides an overview of cloud storage, including what it is, how it works, the different types, and the advantages and disadvantages. Cloud storage stores digital data in logical pools across multiple servers that are owned and managed by hosting companies. It provides accessibility to files from any internet connection, acts as a backup solution, and adds security layers, though it requires an internet connection to access files. The document also discusses the costs for users and businesses, noting cloud storage is often cheaper than physical storage.
Cloud storage involves storing data on remote servers accessed via the internet rather than local hard drives. It has several advantages including only paying for the storage used, automatic maintenance by the provider, availability from any device, and serving as a disaster proof backup. Many companies offer cloud storage services with a variety of pricing tiers and storage capacities. Popular free or low cost options include Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive.
Online data storage refers to storing electronic data with a third party service accessed over the Internet rather than locally. It provides advantages like access from anywhere, enhanced security from backups in data centers, and sharing capabilities. While some have concerns about security and outages, online storage offers benefits over local and portable storage for backup, disaster recovery, and data protection. Implementation varies by vendor but is generally easy, involving creating an account and uploading files through intuitive interfaces.
What is cloud computing?
what is virtualization?
what is scaling?
Types of virtualization
Advantages of cloud computing
Types of Hypervisors
Cloud computing uses
The document discusses asset management and digital workflow best practices for photographers. It covers organizing digital files through proper naming conventions, file storage using external hard drives and cloud services, and establishing backup and archiving systems. The Universal Photographic Digital Imaging Guidelines (UPDIG) recommend a workflow process of planning shoots, capturing images, and ingesting files to ensure quality reproduction and efficiency. Proper asset management is important for organizing a growing portfolio and facilitating production.
Webinar: Preserve, Distribute and Deliver - M&E's Three Biggest Data ChallengesStorage Switzerland
In this webinar Storage Switzerland and Caringo, providers of cloud and object storage, will discuss why preservation, distribution and delivery is so critical for M&E IT and also why it is so challenging to deliver. More importantly, we will discuss practical solutions to these challenges so IT departments can lead their organizations to more monetization opportunities.
Everyone understands disk has become the primary target for backups in the last several years. It’s also safe to say that the main type of disk storage used as a target for backups would be a purpose-built backup appliance that presents itself to the backup application as an NFS or SMB server and then deduplicates any backups stored on it.
But what about object storage? Object storage vendors tout that their systems are less expensive to buy and less expensive to operate than traditional disk arrays and NAS appliances. So, does it make sense to use them for backups? How much is deduplication a factor and is deduplication even available with object storage? What else can object storage bring to the table that traditional disk backup appliances can’t?
The public cloud model allows for easy accessibility of systems and services over the internet for general use. Major companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft offer public cloud services on a pay-per-use basis, eliminating the need for users to host services on their own. Public clouds offer benefits like flexibility, scalability, and low costs but have potential disadvantages around security and customization compared to private clouds.
North Devon Farms - Getting to know the Cloud 14th Oct 2015Get up to Speed
Cloud computing is becoming a standard way for businesses to access IT resources and applications over the internet. By 2016, Gartner predicts that using the cloud will be commonplace for most businesses. The cloud provides major advantages like reduced costs, flexibility, scalability, and mobility. It allows businesses to avoid large upfront capital expenses on infrastructure and instead pay based on usage. Various cloud models like SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS provide different options for businesses to leverage the cloud. Security concerns still exist but can be addressed through authentication, encryption, activity monitoring and contractual agreements with cloud providers.
This document discusses cloud storage, including its definition as data storage that is remotely maintained and accessed over the internet. It outlines the main types of cloud storage (object, block, and file storage), some examples like iCloud, and the costs and benefits for users. Key advantages include scalability, redundancy of data, lower costs compared to physical storage solutions, and accessibility of files from any location. Potential disadvantages include security concerns, performance issues if providers go down, and lack of usability or accessibility in some cases.
Cloud computing involves delivering computing resources as a service over the internet. It allows users to access software, storage, and computing power from any device with an internet connection. Major advantages include lower costs compared to owning software/hardware, access from any device, automatic updates, and not needing large internal storage on devices. However, security, privacy, and reliance on consistent internet access are potential disadvantages.
Cloud Computing Architecture: Components, Importance, and TipsFibonalabs
Now that we know the effectiveness of cloud computing architecture, its importance, and its components, it goes without saying that cloud services and applications are the need of the hour. With a great future ahead, cloud computing has become the top choice for small, medium, and large businesses.
A basic concept of cloud computing can be learned by going through these slides that I have shared. If you have any argument regarding these slides, you can freely put forward. Last but not least I want to request you to appreciate our work.
Peace!
NASIM TAHIR
BS ENGLISH
NUML ISLAMABAD
Webinar: Cloud Storage: The 5 Reasons IT Can Do it BetterStorage Switzerland
In this webinar learn the five reasons why a private cloud storage system may be more cost effective and deliver a higher quality of service than public cloud storage providers.
In this webinar you will learn:
1. What Public Cloud Storage Architectures Look Like
2. Why Public Providers Chose These Architectures
3. The Problem With Traditional Data Center File Solutions
4. Bringing Cloud Lessons to Traditional IT
5. The Five Reasons IT can Do it Better
Cloud storage allows users to store data online in a virtual pool hosted by third party companies. It provides convenient access to files from any internet-connected device. While some cloud storage services are free, it may be more economical than external storage. However, cloud storage also carries potential security risks if data is not properly protected like unauthorized access of data by other users or hackers. A survey was conducted to understand public opinion on cloud storage.
The document discusses cloud computing, which allows programs and applications to offer services through online transfer processing and storage. Cloud computing provides a new concept for sharing electronic resources and exchanging them with friends via the internet from anywhere at any time. It provides key benefits like access to data from anywhere, reduced costs, no need to purchase licenses or storage, and guaranteed data protection. However, cloud computing also presents some risks like needing an internet connection, potential for reduced storage capacity or data theft if personal information is shared without protection.
- The document discusses cloud computing and cloud storage services provided by Turkish Petroleum Corporation's Information Technologies Department. It examines infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and software as a service (SaaS).
- The document also analyzes different types of cloud storage including personal, public, private, and hybrid cloud storage. It discusses issues of data integrity and security with certain cloud storage providers.
- Recommendations are provided for deploying a secure on-premise cloud storage solution that addresses issues of data monitoring, backup, access control and mobile user experience.
This document provides an overview of cloud storage, including what it is, how it works, the benefits and costs for personal and business use, different types of cloud storage, and advantages and disadvantages. Cloud storage stores digital data in logical pools across multiple servers owned by hosting companies, allowing access from anywhere at any time. It provides benefits like lower costs than physical storage, automatic updates and data accessibility from any device, as well as redundancy and disaster recovery. However, it also relies on internet access and offers less control and privacy than physical storage.
This document provides an overview of cloud storage, including what it is, how it works, the different types, and the advantages and disadvantages. Cloud storage stores digital data in logical pools across multiple servers that are owned and managed by hosting companies. It provides accessibility to files from any internet connection, acts as a backup solution, and adds security layers, though it requires an internet connection to access files. The document also discusses the costs for users and businesses, noting cloud storage is often cheaper than physical storage.
Cloud storage involves storing data on remote servers accessed via the internet rather than local hard drives. It has several advantages including only paying for the storage used, automatic maintenance by the provider, availability from any device, and serving as a disaster proof backup. Many companies offer cloud storage services with a variety of pricing tiers and storage capacities. Popular free or low cost options include Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive.
Online data storage refers to storing electronic data with a third party service accessed over the Internet rather than locally. It provides advantages like access from anywhere, enhanced security from backups in data centers, and sharing capabilities. While some have concerns about security and outages, online storage offers benefits over local and portable storage for backup, disaster recovery, and data protection. Implementation varies by vendor but is generally easy, involving creating an account and uploading files through intuitive interfaces.
What is cloud computing?
what is virtualization?
what is scaling?
Types of virtualization
Advantages of cloud computing
Types of Hypervisors
Cloud computing uses
The document discusses asset management and digital workflow best practices for photographers. It covers organizing digital files through proper naming conventions, file storage using external hard drives and cloud services, and establishing backup and archiving systems. The Universal Photographic Digital Imaging Guidelines (UPDIG) recommend a workflow process of planning shoots, capturing images, and ingesting files to ensure quality reproduction and efficiency. Proper asset management is important for organizing a growing portfolio and facilitating production.
Webinar: Preserve, Distribute and Deliver - M&E's Three Biggest Data ChallengesStorage Switzerland
In this webinar Storage Switzerland and Caringo, providers of cloud and object storage, will discuss why preservation, distribution and delivery is so critical for M&E IT and also why it is so challenging to deliver. More importantly, we will discuss practical solutions to these challenges so IT departments can lead their organizations to more monetization opportunities.
Everyone understands disk has become the primary target for backups in the last several years. It’s also safe to say that the main type of disk storage used as a target for backups would be a purpose-built backup appliance that presents itself to the backup application as an NFS or SMB server and then deduplicates any backups stored on it.
But what about object storage? Object storage vendors tout that their systems are less expensive to buy and less expensive to operate than traditional disk arrays and NAS appliances. So, does it make sense to use them for backups? How much is deduplication a factor and is deduplication even available with object storage? What else can object storage bring to the table that traditional disk backup appliances can’t?
The public cloud model allows for easy accessibility of systems and services over the internet for general use. Major companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft offer public cloud services on a pay-per-use basis, eliminating the need for users to host services on their own. Public clouds offer benefits like flexibility, scalability, and low costs but have potential disadvantages around security and customization compared to private clouds.
North Devon Farms - Getting to know the Cloud 14th Oct 2015Get up to Speed
Cloud computing is becoming a standard way for businesses to access IT resources and applications over the internet. By 2016, Gartner predicts that using the cloud will be commonplace for most businesses. The cloud provides major advantages like reduced costs, flexibility, scalability, and mobility. It allows businesses to avoid large upfront capital expenses on infrastructure and instead pay based on usage. Various cloud models like SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS provide different options for businesses to leverage the cloud. Security concerns still exist but can be addressed through authentication, encryption, activity monitoring and contractual agreements with cloud providers.
This document discusses cloud storage, including its definition as data storage that is remotely maintained and accessed over the internet. It outlines the main types of cloud storage (object, block, and file storage), some examples like iCloud, and the costs and benefits for users. Key advantages include scalability, redundancy of data, lower costs compared to physical storage solutions, and accessibility of files from any location. Potential disadvantages include security concerns, performance issues if providers go down, and lack of usability or accessibility in some cases.
Cloud computing involves delivering computing resources as a service over the internet. It allows users to access software, storage, and computing power from any device with an internet connection. Major advantages include lower costs compared to owning software/hardware, access from any device, automatic updates, and not needing large internal storage on devices. However, security, privacy, and reliance on consistent internet access are potential disadvantages.
Cloud Computing Architecture: Components, Importance, and TipsFibonalabs
Now that we know the effectiveness of cloud computing architecture, its importance, and its components, it goes without saying that cloud services and applications are the need of the hour. With a great future ahead, cloud computing has become the top choice for small, medium, and large businesses.
A basic concept of cloud computing can be learned by going through these slides that I have shared. If you have any argument regarding these slides, you can freely put forward. Last but not least I want to request you to appreciate our work.
Peace!
NASIM TAHIR
BS ENGLISH
NUML ISLAMABAD
Webinar: Cloud Storage: The 5 Reasons IT Can Do it BetterStorage Switzerland
In this webinar learn the five reasons why a private cloud storage system may be more cost effective and deliver a higher quality of service than public cloud storage providers.
In this webinar you will learn:
1. What Public Cloud Storage Architectures Look Like
2. Why Public Providers Chose These Architectures
3. The Problem With Traditional Data Center File Solutions
4. Bringing Cloud Lessons to Traditional IT
5. The Five Reasons IT can Do it Better
Cloud storage allows users to store data online in a virtual pool hosted by third party companies. It provides convenient access to files from any internet-connected device. While some cloud storage services are free, it may be more economical than external storage. However, cloud storage also carries potential security risks if data is not properly protected like unauthorized access of data by other users or hackers. A survey was conducted to understand public opinion on cloud storage.
The document discusses cloud computing, which allows programs and applications to offer services through online transfer processing and storage. Cloud computing provides a new concept for sharing electronic resources and exchanging them with friends via the internet from anywhere at any time. It provides key benefits like access to data from anywhere, reduced costs, no need to purchase licenses or storage, and guaranteed data protection. However, cloud computing also presents some risks like needing an internet connection, potential for reduced storage capacity or data theft if personal information is shared without protection.
- The document discusses cloud computing and cloud storage services provided by Turkish Petroleum Corporation's Information Technologies Department. It examines infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and software as a service (SaaS).
- The document also analyzes different types of cloud storage including personal, public, private, and hybrid cloud storage. It discusses issues of data integrity and security with certain cloud storage providers.
- Recommendations are provided for deploying a secure on-premise cloud storage solution that addresses issues of data monitoring, backup, access control and mobile user experience.
Removing Uninteresting Bytes in Software FuzzingAftab Hussain
Imagine a world where software fuzzing, the process of mutating bytes in test seeds to uncover hidden and erroneous program behaviors, becomes faster and more effective. A lot depends on the initial seeds, which can significantly dictate the trajectory of a fuzzing campaign, particularly in terms of how long it takes to uncover interesting behaviour in your code. We introduce DIAR, a technique designed to speedup fuzzing campaigns by pinpointing and eliminating those uninteresting bytes in the seeds. Picture this: instead of wasting valuable resources on meaningless mutations in large, bloated seeds, DIAR removes the unnecessary bytes, streamlining the entire process.
In this work, we equipped AFL, a popular fuzzer, with DIAR and examined two critical Linux libraries -- Libxml's xmllint, a tool for parsing xml documents, and Binutil's readelf, an essential debugging and security analysis command-line tool used to display detailed information about ELF (Executable and Linkable Format). Our preliminary results show that AFL+DIAR does not only discover new paths more quickly but also achieves higher coverage overall. This work thus showcases how starting with lean and optimized seeds can lead to faster, more comprehensive fuzzing campaigns -- and DIAR helps you find such seeds.
- These are slides of the talk given at IEEE International Conference on Software Testing Verification and Validation Workshop, ICSTW 2022.
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Get an inside look at the latest Neo4j innovations that enable relationship-driven intelligence at scale. Learn more about the newest cloud integrations and product enhancements that make Neo4j an essential choice for developers building apps with interconnected data and generative AI.
Climate Impact of Software Testing at Nordic Testing DaysKari Kakkonen
My slides at Nordic Testing Days 6.6.2024
Climate impact / sustainability of software testing discussed on the talk. ICT and testing must carry their part of global responsibility to help with the climat warming. We can minimize the carbon footprint but we can also have a carbon handprint, a positive impact on the climate. Quality characteristics can be added with sustainability, and then measured continuously. Test environments can be used less, and in smaller scale and on demand. Test techniques can be used in optimizing or minimizing number of tests. Test automation can be used to speed up testing.
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In his public lecture, Christian Timmerer provides insights into the fascinating history of video streaming, starting from its humble beginnings before YouTube to the groundbreaking technologies that now dominate platforms like Netflix and ORF ON. Timmerer also presents provocative contributions of his own that have significantly influenced the industry. He concludes by looking at future challenges and invites the audience to join in a discussion.
“An Outlook of the Ongoing and Future Relationship between Blockchain Technologies and Process-aware Information Systems.” Invited talk at the joint workshop on Blockchain for Information Systems (BC4IS) and Blockchain for Trusted Data Sharing (B4TDS), co-located with with the 36th International Conference on Advanced Information Systems Engineering (CAiSE), 3 June 2024, Limassol, Cyprus.
Unlock the Future of Search with MongoDB Atlas_ Vector Search Unleashed.pdfMalak Abu Hammad
Discover how MongoDB Atlas and vector search technology can revolutionize your application's search capabilities. This comprehensive presentation covers:
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* Importance and benefits of vector search
* Practical use cases across various industries
* Step-by-step implementation guide
* Live demos with code snippets
* Enhancing LLM capabilities with vector search
* Best practices and optimization strategies
Perfect for developers, AI enthusiasts, and tech leaders. Learn how to leverage MongoDB Atlas to deliver highly relevant, context-aware search results, transforming your data retrieval process. Stay ahead in tech innovation and maximize the potential of your applications.
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Driving Business Innovation: Latest Generative AI Advancements & Success StorySafe Software
Are you ready to revolutionize how you handle data? Join us for a webinar where we’ll bring you up to speed with the latest advancements in Generative AI technology and discover how leveraging FME with tools from giants like Google Gemini, Amazon, and Microsoft OpenAI can supercharge your workflow efficiency.
During the hour, we’ll take you through:
Guest Speaker Segment with Hannah Barrington: Dive into the world of dynamic real estate marketing with Hannah, the Marketing Manager at Workspace Group. Hear firsthand how their team generates engaging descriptions for thousands of office units by integrating diverse data sources—from PDF floorplans to web pages—using FME transformers, like OpenAIVisionConnector and AnthropicVisionConnector. This use case will show you how GenAI can streamline content creation for marketing across the board.
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We’ll wrap up with a live Q&A session where you can engage with our experts on your specific use cases, and learn more about optimizing your data workflows with AI.
This webinar is ideal for professionals seeking to harness the power of AI within their data management systems while ensuring high levels of customization and security. Whether you're a novice or an expert, gain actionable insights and strategies to elevate your data processes. Join us to see how FME and AI can revolutionize how you work with data!
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Observability Concepts EVERY Developer Should Know -- DeveloperWeek Europe.pdfPaige Cruz
Monitoring and observability aren’t traditionally found in software curriculums and many of us cobble this knowledge together from whatever vendor or ecosystem we were first introduced to and whatever is a part of your current company’s observability stack.
While the dev and ops silo continues to crumble….many organizations still relegate monitoring & observability as the purview of ops, infra and SRE teams. This is a mistake - achieving a highly observable system requires collaboration up and down the stack.
I, a former op, would like to extend an invitation to all application developers to join the observability party will share these foundational concepts to build on:
Unlocking Productivity: Leveraging the Potential of Copilot in Microsoft 365, a presentation by Christoforos Vlachos, Senior Solutions Manager – Modern Workplace, Uni Systems
2. • Is it really worth paying for cloud storage, or you can leverage a free service from
cloud storage providers? Let us look at some of the pointers that can shed some
light on this.
• Moving files from your desktop or PC to a cloud platform is the smartest thing
you can do to store, access, and keep your data safe.
• With most of the files stored online, users do not have to panic about investing in
external physical drives or storage hardware. In the event of a physical hardware
failure or theft, users have complete access to their data, be it documents,
photos, videos, or any other media format.
3. • But, with all the cloud storage options or plans out there, it becomes difficult for
users to pick the right plan. Thus, following the right advice can help you choose
the right plan for the right purpose. Below, we shall cover key benefits of using
cloud storage in United Kingdom.
• So, what is the definition of cloud storage?
• The simple definition of cloud storage can be written as data stored on remote
servers accessible from a cloud or the internet.
4. • Difference between paid vs free storage services or plans
• The choice of selecting a cloud storage depends on the amount of storage that is
required. Most of the cloud service providers do provide free cloud storage in
Australia, or other parts of the world. These free plans usually begin at 10GB free
space for some providers which is quite enough for beginners or starters. Free
storage can be used by users to store basic documents, images, videos, and more.
• But, if its cloud storage required for small or medium sized businesses, then users
need to upgrade to paid plans. These paid plans are quite affordable as well, and
are backed with features like User Management, Activity Tracking, Mobile Access,
Digital Signature, Large file size bandwidth, and much more.
5. • Here’s a list of key features that users can leverage
• Multi-platform or device access
• Using a smartphone or tablet can be one of the most important aspects of cloud
storage, but multi-device compatibility is key for users to upload their data from a
PC or laptop as well.
• File edit
• Some of the cloud storage providers do provide features like online file editing
wherein a user has the ability to edit their files, store, access, and share it on the
go. This gives users greater flexibility to sync their files with various devices.
6. • File Collaboration
• Most cloud storage services provide one of the most significant features like file
sharing or collaboration. This can be sharing with friends, family, or colleagues.
Sharing files gives users the ability to collaborate instantly, be it sharing
documents, photos, etc.
• Real-time file sync
• Real-time editing is another important feature wherein users can sync their work
automatically with the cloud. The cloud interface provides ease-of-use to
synchronize files based on changes made in files or folders on a desktop or
laptop, these changes are reflected instantly, or can be set to a certain time based
on user requirements.
7. • Version Roll-back
• For users who wish to keep various versions or copies of their files, version
history is an important feature wherein users can store multiple file versions so
that they can restore them when required. It proves to be a useful feature if
something had to go wrong with the files or data.
• Media Playback
• Many users use cloud services specifically for music and videos. Thus, cloud
storage providers do provide features to play music or video through online
buffering.
8. • Digital Signature
• For businessmen who need to access and sign documents on the go, this serves
as a significant feature to digitally sign documents and share them with various
people.
• Is cloud storage secure?
• Cloud storage is evolving, and it shows secure technology for your data. Cloud
storage providers use state-of-the-art firewalls, authentication systems, and
encryption to keep your data safe and secure from malicious entities or code. Yet,
it is important to secure data from the users end as well. It is a good practice to
change passwords at regular intervals, and keep file sharing secure through
granular permissions, etc.
9. • In Summary
• There are various features wherein cloud storage gains a greater advantage over
external physical drives. But, there are conditions wherein users may need a lot
of storage space, preferably in Terabytes, and even keep it offline for secure
access. This is where external hard drives are a better proposition. But on an
overall note, cloud storage is a good option for new users who wish to store files
online, and existing users who need upgrades for their business requirements.